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He lives in India. vs He lives in the India.

The correct phrase is "he lives in India." The article "the" is not used before the names of countries, so it is incorrect to say "the India."

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 9713 views

He lives in India.

This phrase is correct. The article "the" is not used before the names of countries.

Use this phrase when talking about someone's residence in a specific country.

Examples:

  • He lives in India, but he travels frequently for work.
  • She visited him while he was living in India.
  • Their family moved to India last year.
  • Living in India has been a great experience for him.
  • I have always wanted to visit India.
  • Nov 30, 2023 ... • 9mo ago •. Tff seriously?! Mujhe toh laga tha he lives in India only and moreover a white wife ... waah bc. Upvote 2. Downvote Award
  • Dec 22, 2012 ... I have residency in Georgia for last 2 years and he lives in India? What is the process, and how long will it take to get divorce if: 1. He ...
  • Feb 6, 2019 ... Top banter sorta guy, reckons he can take whatever reddit throws at him, he lives in India - Roast him.
  • Jan 6, 2004 ... I have never met Rashid because he lives in India, nor have my parents said one word to me about this marriage plan. I have learned that ...
  • Jul 12, 2023 ... Suraj Thite is a Senior Functional Architect at Blue Yonder and he lives in India. A random office conversation changed his life and gave ...
  • Aug 7, 2022 ... He lives in India and has no immigration status in USA. I would like for him come to the USA on a student visa eventually. I am a US citizen ...
  • Dec 30, 2004 ... He lives in India now. I am confused how to handle this tax return for 2004. Please advise me from your experience as I am sure many of you ...
  • Apr 24, 2023 ... He already has a debit card, savings account, etc. where he lives in India but his bank manager says it can't be done. I suspect it can be done, ...
  • Mar 2, 2016 ... I'm not sure where you got the idea that he lives in India. He is of Tibetan descent. China claims that Tibet is a integral part of their ...
  • Dec 13, 2018 ... Since he lives in India, he could not open his own account in the U.S. I have to transfer the funds from the U.S. to my nephew's account in ...

Alternatives:

  • He lives in France.
  • She is from Japan.
  • They traveled to Brazil.
  • I studied in Australia.
  • We are going to Spain next month.

He lives in the India.

This phrase is incorrect. The article "the" should not be used before the names of countries.

  • By the end of the novel, he lives in the India of Light, and his office has not only electricity, but a fan that creates shards of light. Despite Balram's ...

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